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The Alex Smith trade to Kansas City is the best of all possible outcomes. First, the 49ers get the Chiefs’ second round 2013 draft pick, meaning that San Francisco now owns the 31st choice, which is their own, and the 34th pick, which they get from Kansas City.

The value in this draft is not in its star power but in its depth. After the first 10 or 12 picks the next 30 or so are relatively even. The 49ers will also get a third-rounder that could convert to a second-rounder in 2014 depending on Smith’s playing time.

And speaking of Smith, he goes to a team with a dynamic running back in Jamaal Charles and a better than decent offensive line. Profootballfocus.com rated the Chiefs’ offensive line 12th-best in the league, and they are likely to get better with health and new coach Andy Reid’s stated desire to improve the line in the draft.

Smith should also do favorably in Reid’s West Coast offense, which is predicated on a high completion percentage and short throws. Many believe Smith might falter after being weaned away from Jim Harbaugh and his Midas touch with quarterbacks. However, Smith’s rehabilitation from injuries and bad play began in the second half of the 2010 season under Mike Singletary and interim offensive coordinator Mike Johnson.

Johnson succeeded Jimmy Raye as coordinator after Raye’s mid-season firing. If Smith can improve under those circumstances, he’s likely to be fine under Andy Reid.

The 49ers also avoid allowing Smith to wander off to Arizona, another plus for them.